Track 9: Burna Boy – 28 Grams
A hazy confessional wrapped in introspection and smoke
On 28 Grams, Burna Boy takes a step back from the bravado and high energy, sinking into a more reflective and meditative headspace. As the ninth track on No Sign of Weakness, the song feels like a late-night confession, soaked in solitude, self-awareness, and just the right amount of smoke.
The title, a nod to a full ounce (28 grams) – often associated with marijuana – sets the tone for a track that explores escapism, internal battles, and the search for peace amid chaos. Burna Boy uses the metaphor of weed not just as a lifestyle flex but as a gateway into his thoughts, flaws, and emotional fatigue.
Sonically, the track leans into mellow Afro-soul and smoky trap elements, with subdued drums, hazy synths, and a haunting melody that feels like it was made for 3 a.m. listening. Burna’s delivery is subdued yet sincere – the voice of someone who’s lived a lot, seen too much, and is trying to stay grounded in a world that keeps spinning.
Lyrically, he opens up about trust issues, past scars, temptations, and the pressure of being Burna Boy. It’s not a cry for help – it’s a moment of honesty. A reminder that even giants have their vices, their coping mechanisms, and their quiet nights of overthinking.
28 Grams isn’t about sounding perfect. It’s about being human in the middle of greatness, and in that rawness, Burna Boy delivers one of the most emotionally textured tracks on the album.
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